What is an Access Code or Course Key?

Access Code

An access code lets you register online materials that may
come packaged with some new Cengage textbooks, purchased on a
printed card at local bookstores, or purchased online. Please
follow the instructions provided with your access code to register
your product.

Course Key

A course key is a string of numbers and letters that identifies the
specific materials you will need access to for your course. Your
instructor should provide this key to you.

Course keys for most Cengage products can be registered here.
Those products have course keys which are a 12 or 15-digit string
of numbers and letters.

There are a few specific types of course keys that cannot be
registered here. To register a WebAssign class key, go
here. For CourseMate, Write Experience and others, first activate
your product access code. Then login to CengageBrain, open the
product and enter the course key directly into the product.

What is a course link?

It's your direct entryway to your course. You'll get it from your instructor. Use it to register an access code, buy access or get temporary access.

Frequently Asked Questions

For more information on specific products or help accessing your
materials, please visit FAQ

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Terms & Conditions

*This program only applies when a title has an eBook. If an eBook is not currently available for a title, free eBook access is also not available.

If you take advantage of this offer, you can't return your text or rental if you've printed more than 30% of the eBook.

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NelsonBrain offer free 14 day eBook access as part of your print purchase or rental. After completing your purchase, you'll be taken to "My Home" where you'll see the eBook listed. You'll have access to the eBook for 14 days only.

Terms & Conditions

*This program only applies when a title has an eBook. If an eBook is not currently available for a title, free eBook access is also not available.

If you take advantage of this offer, you can't return your text or rental if you've printed more than 30% of the eBook.

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